01 Sep 2024 Article Trips

New walking and cycling season

3 reading time

Welcome to Rota Vicentina!

It’s time to hike. It’s time to cycle. It’s time to explore Southwest of Portugal. Dust off your boots and trekking poles, oil your bike chains and get ready to hit the Rota Vicentina’s trails.

In September, we officially open Rota Vicentina’s trails with a new season of walking and cycling!

Changes on the Historical Way

The sections of the Historical Way (GR11/E9) that connect Santiago do Cacém to Vale Seco and Vale Seco to Cercal do Alentejo have been modified. The previous route overlapped with the installation area of high-voltage power lines, necessitating a change to ensure a better experience for hikers. All information on Rota Vicentina website, Outdoor Active mobile app, the Topographic Map and the Guide Book has been updated. Find more details about this change in this article:

New itinerary of the Historical Way

Reconstruction of the Seixe stream bridge

In August 2023, several trails of Rota Vicentina in the areas of S. Teotónio, Odeceixe and Bordeira were affected by wildfires that swept through Southwest Portugal. With the reconstruction of the bridge over the Seixe stream, all necessary maintenance to restore the original trails has been completed. Find more details about this reconstruction in this article:

Section between S. Teotónio and Odeceixe reconstructed

Plan your trip in Rota Vicentina

roteiro-rotas-rota-vicentina-roteiro-costa-alentejana-e-vicentina-mapa

of Before embarking on an adventure through Southwest Portugal, whether on foot or by bike, proper planning is essential. On rotavicentina.com and in particular in the Help Guide, you’ll find lots of tips to make sure your trip is unforgettable!

Help Guide

Prepare very well and enjoy every moment of your journey through our beautiful Southwest. See you!

Tags:

Beatriz Silvestre

Born and raised in Odemira in the summer of ’94. She loves smiles, animals and people. In Rota Vicentina team she is marketing and communication manager.

Our suggestions

29 Jul 2025 Article Trips

Odemira Featured in Expresso Newspaper

Rota Vicentina Trails Take the Spotlight in the “Alentejo Singular” Summer Guide As in previous years, Expresso, one of Portugal’[...]

Margarida Portugal
23 Jul 2025 Article Community

Summary of the 24/25 Volunteer Season

Over 250 kilometers covered and 102 participationsWe’ve reached the end of this season of volunteer activities, and it was undoubtedl[...]

Leonor Pires
12 Jun 2025 Article Strategy & Sustainability

Rewilding Portugal and the Greater Côa Valley

Rewilding Portugal and the Ecoturism

Marta Cabral
12 Jun 2025 Article Strategy & Sustainability

It’s Time to Re.Generate, Re.Youthen, Re.Activate and Re.Connect Rural Landscapes

Three Days on the Re-Rural CaravanI signed up for the Re.Rural Caravan, a three-day journey through a new Alentejo, alongside 50 people[...]

Marta Cabral
28 Mar 2025 Article Community

Welcome Spring!

A brand-new volunteer calendar packed with activities is here! ?After a rainy first quarter, it's time to head outdoors, embrace nature[...]

Leonor Pires
28 Feb 2025 Article Community

Warning map of the Rota Vicentina Trails

Last update: 25/03/2025Warnings about water and mud accumulation along the trails of Rota Vicentina after the recent rains.In the past [...]

Irene Nunes

Subscribe to our newsletter

Keep scrolling to see the next article
06 Sep 2024 Article Management & Maintenance

Historical Way: updated track (2024)

4 reading time Click to continue reading